@Shorefun here is a radio, GPS, MOB with strobe, Waterproof, Compass all in one by a very reputable manufacturer
https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Horizon-HX870-Floating-Handheld/dp/B00PM6XDNS
A short story,
We were out one afternoon (years ago) on our 22' Viking when an unexpected storm rolled in, it was raining so hard it was tough to see 100' off the bow, in the haze of all that rain I could hear a boat approaching, out of the mist arrives a small fishing boat the operator of this small vessel, yells out, "Which way to the USA" I point him in the direction he should be heading, now remember the visibility is less than 100 yards, and off he goes with his new corrected course. About 45 minutes later, we hear another boat approaching slowly, out of the mist rolls up the same individual asking the very same question, "Which way to the USA", he had gone in a big circle and ended up crossing our path again.
You see things happen which can take away all those familiar land marks that you use for dead reckoning and without them one is completely lost. Say you are out one day and a heavy fog rolls in, what then...... just saying.......
https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Horizon-HX870-Floating-Handheld/dp/B00PM6XDNS
A short story,
We were out one afternoon (years ago) on our 22' Viking when an unexpected storm rolled in, it was raining so hard it was tough to see 100' off the bow, in the haze of all that rain I could hear a boat approaching, out of the mist arrives a small fishing boat the operator of this small vessel, yells out, "Which way to the USA" I point him in the direction he should be heading, now remember the visibility is less than 100 yards, and off he goes with his new corrected course. About 45 minutes later, we hear another boat approaching slowly, out of the mist rolls up the same individual asking the very same question, "Which way to the USA", he had gone in a big circle and ended up crossing our path again.
You see things happen which can take away all those familiar land marks that you use for dead reckoning and without them one is completely lost. Say you are out one day and a heavy fog rolls in, what then...... just saying.......
Last edited: